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About us

Enriching your life at University through Islam

A society committed to positive dialogue and improving understanding of Islam. We create positive dialogue by bringing the the wider community together through charitable projects whilst encouraging them to participate in our fun activities and stimulating seminars. We improve the understanding of Islam by creating a space where Muslims can uphold their religious values and obligations together through congregational prayers, knowledge building courses and social gatherings.
Other than creating positive dialogue and improving the understanding of Islam across campus for both Muslims and Non Muslims alike, the society's foundations are based upon building and maintaining relationships. The unique atmosphere creates an authentic sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. You will usually find brothers and sisters chilling out in the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy having tea, coffee and food until it's time for prayers or one of our weekly activities.
As an ISOCer your university experience will be enriched through creating bonds with international friends, through dedication to charitable projects, through the knowledge gained from a variety of seminars and courses, through fulfilling your religious obligations, through engaging with the wider community and through the memories of all the laughs and thrills you shared when participating in the events and activities.

Our team

Following the principles of Shura (i.e. consultation) in Islam, the chief executive members of the society are annually elected.

President Mohamed

mm16384@essex.ac.uk

Vice President Mahir

mshaika@essex.ac.uk

Head Sister Hannah

ht16226@essex.ac.uk

secretary Safia

sr16466@essex.ac.uk

Treasurer Hamid

hmahmoa@essex.ac.uk

external relations Hassan

mh16190@essex.ac.uk

Marketing Officer Monique

mjafar@essex.ac.uk

Activities Organizer Rasheedat

ro16049@essex.ac.uk

IT Support Syed

ss16439@essex.ac.uk

Testimonials

Islamic society is doing a very good work to gather muslims in ramadan and both eid, providing prayers facilities to both brothers and sistere and arranging Jummah prayers, keep it up.

I have registered for post graduate degree with essex starting this october and I was unhappy after finding there is no masjid near colchester campus. I found this society,
thanks to Allah, I am happy now and insha Allah will be a member of the society soon.

We are glad to let you know that the Eid prayer is going to be held in the Main Sports Hall at the University Sport Centre tomorrow Sunday 25th June at 7:30 am so please make sure you arrive in time. Please be reminded that, as in previous years, you need to bring your own prayer mat for prayer Read more about Eid Prayer Arrangements[…]

The Islamic Society is collecting Zakatul Fitr this year and sending it to Human Relief Foundation who will in turn spend it before the Eid prayer on Burmese families in Bangladesh and affected families in the flooded area of Sylhet in Bangladesh. The value is £5 per person. If you would like Human Relief to distribute your Read more about Zakatul Fitr Collection[…]